James columbus dulin



(No Model.)

J. O. DULIN, Jr.

. NEGKTIB FASTENER. No. 403,836. Patented May 14, 1889.

NI PETERS. PhoX4 Lflhognphcn Washington, Ii c;

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES COLUMBUS DULIN, JR, OF \VASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

NECKTlE-FASTEN ER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 403,336, dated May 14:, 1889.

Application filed February 5 1889- Serial No. ZQBHigJNO model.) 7

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMES COLUMBUS DU- LIN, J r., a citizen of the United States, residing at Washington, in the District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful Improvementsin Necktie-Fasteners; and I do hereby declare the following to 'be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in fasteners for neckwear, the object being to provide a simple and durable device of this character designed to secure the necktie to the collar-button in order that the tie may be prevented from working out of place.

My invention consists of anecktie-fastener COII'POSQCl of two co-operating plates arranged to clamp the button on opposite sides, one of said plates having guides constructed to confine the opposite plate, the said plates being so arranged that the outer end of either plate will extend beyond the inner end of the opposite plate.

My invention further consists in certain details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents a rear elevation of a necktiewith my improved fastener applied thereto, the openings in the plates being in position to receive the collar-button. Fig. 2 represents a similar View with the fastener clamped to the shank of a collar-button. Fig. 3 represents a perspective View of the parts of the fastener detached. Fig. 4 represents a view of the blanks of which the fastener is formed. Fig. 5 represents a view of a modified form of fastener. Fig. 6 represents a view of another modification.

Similar letters of reference indicate like parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, in constructing my fastener I provide two plates or members, A and B, of metal or other suitable material, which are constructed to slide one upon the other, as more fully described hereinafter. The plate A consists of a body-portion, a, and the upwardly and in wardly turned flanges a, formed integral therewith, and extending for a portion of its length on each side thereof. These flanges serve to guide and confine the plate B, which is adapted to move between the said flanges and the body portion of the plate A. The flanges a are provided near one end with proj ections or stops a arranged to encounter lips 1), formed on one end of the plate B. This construction limits the outward movement of the plates. To limit the movement of the plates in the opposite direction, the opposite ends of the flanges a are depressed, LS shown, to engage the end of the plate B.

The plate 'A is provided near one end of the body portion a with an opening, 0, and near the other end with a transverse slot, 0, and a series of perforations, c. The plate B is similarly provided near one end with an opening, D, and near the other end with a transverse slot, (Z, and a series of perforations, d. The openings C and D are preferably of circular form, and have recesses E and E formed in their opposing sides, so that when the said openings are coincident an aperture of circular contour is presented, as shown in Fig. 1, which will readily permit the insertion of the head of a collar-button therethrough; but when the plates are drawn outwardly the openings C and D are moved out of line, and the recesses E and IE will approach and embrace the shank H of the button, as shown in Fig. 2. The plates by clamping the shank of the button in this manner efiectually prevent any movement whatever of the tie.

In applying my fastener to a necktie, the plates-A and B are secured, respectively, to the neckbands F and G, so that when the said bands are in an extended position the plates will be drawn outward and will embracethe shank of the button.

It is apparent from the foregoing that when those portions of the bands to which the plates are secured are brought together the plates will be moved inwardly and the openings therein will coincide, thereby permitting the removal of the tie from the button.

It is preferable in securing the fastener to the tie to pass the bands, respectively, through the transverse slots c and d in the plates, and stitch the said bands to the plates through the medium of the perforations c and d therein. In cases, however, where the bands are formed of heavy material it will suflice to merely pass them through the transverse slots. It will further be seen that the slots may be entirely dispensed with and the bands simply stitched to the plates; but I prefor to employ both means of fastening.

It will be observed that the plates composing my fastener may be each formed of a single piece of metal in one operation, and before they are assembled in operative position present the appearance shown in Fig. 4.

In Fig. 5 l have illustrated a fastener identical in all respects to that shown in the former figures, with the exception of the form of the openings, whichin this case are simply circular without the recesses in their sides; but it is to be understood in this connection that the form of the openings may be indefinitely varied, provided that when they are coincident, or substantially so, the plates or members may be applied to a button, as described.

In Fig. 6 I have illustrated a fastener constructed of wire, with openings, recesses, and slots corresponding to those in Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4.

It is to be understood that I do not intend to restrict myself to the exact construction herein shown, as the same may be variously modified in many particulars Without depart ing from the spirit of my invention, and I contemplate applying my fastener to various forms of neck-wear, provided that when applied it will operate as described.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a necktie-fastener, the combination of the two plates A and B, constructed to clamp the eollar-button on opposite sides, guides on one of said plates formed to permit a relative longitudinal movement of the said plates and prevent their lateral separation, the outer end of either plate extending beyond the inner end of the opposite plate, whereby the said outer ends of the plates are free, and are adapted to be connected to the neckbands of a necktie adjacent thereto and to be operated by said bands.

2. In a necktie-fastener, the plate A, having the opening 0 for the passage of the collarbutton, the upwardly and inwardly turned flanges a, and the lips a on said flanges, in combination with the plate B, having the opening D forthe collar-button, and arranged to move between the under face of said flanges and the body portion of the plate A, and stops Z) on said plate B, constructed to encounter the lips and limit the movement of the plates.

3. In a necktie-fastener, the combination of the two clamping-plates A and B, guides on one of said plates constructed to confine the opposite plate, said plates having the transverse slots near their outer ends for the passage of the neckbands, and the perforations beyond said slots for fastening threads.

In testimony whereof I hereby affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JAMES (lOl Ullll-ll fs DULIN, JR.

"Witnesses:

W. R. KENNEDY, F. S. ELMORE. 

